Hunting Guide Training

Learn to be a Professional Hunting Guide and Outfitter

Leading the way with integrity to outfitter & guiding careers since 1959. ELM’S hunting guide school training program is highly regarded by outfitters for its proven methods and distinctive quality of training provided to students. Given this our students are in very high demand!

We offer the most comprehensive and intense training program available. Following our Home Study Preparatory Course, you will then go on to a 4 week hands on training class at one of our endorsed schools. Elm endorses only the Top Schools in the Rockies. Each school maintains highly qualified/ professional instructors who train students in the skills needed to work in the outfitting and guiding industry.

The hands on class curriculum begins First and Foremost with ethics and attitude. All aspects of horesemanship, horse and mule packing, woodsmanship/outdoor skills, guiding, hunting techniques, transporting of livestock, shoeing, weapons knowledge, map/compass skills, setting of camps, forest service regulations. First Aid and CPR class plus much more. Class sizes are very limited assuring our students receive more personal instruction. Select schools also offer a 2-week backcountry camp cooking class Job placement assistance for all qualified graduates. Many have made the decision to get paid for doing something they enjoy. “Let Elm be your guide into this wonderful and unique lifestyle”

“Our Program Trains for Success”

“Our Students Achieve Success”

Learn in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains. School locations include “The Renowned Bob Marshall Wilderness” and “The Prominent Bridger Tetons” and “The Big Horns of Wyoming”.